May 2014 Blog Posts (5)

Walking in to the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday night, I had no idea what the musical Sister Act was even about! My initial thoughts were, ‘Maybe it involves sisters performing together or maybe it’s a few smaller shows put into one bigger show’! Walking in, I would have never thought that I was about to see a fantastic, energetic, and thrilling story about nuns!…

Some shows are specifically made for people go to the theater to find a bit of God. Sound of Music, Children of Eden, Joseph, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar...the list goes on and on. And those are just the ones where it's obvious. There are plenty of musicals and plays with religious themes and motifs throughout. These shows are often uplifting, filled with positive messages, and are often more about love and caring for one another, rather than the religious messages…

George Mulder
Sister Act
Praying For This Show To End
Sister Act was full of talent, but not in the right spot. It is playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis until June 1. The show started off with a showcase of horrible acting with a side of belting. It is about a woman who gets in a bad relationship and has to hide in a convent where she is clearly an outcast. She figures out how to make the most of her time there, even if she has to take some risks. She takes a dull… Continue

The sisters sure put on an act tonight. With their gospel spunk and sassy dancing, this show rocked the house. The show tells the story of Deloris, a singer who is looking for fame and glory. When she sees her boyfriend shoot someone, she has to go into witness protection, as a nun, to save her life. Before long she transforms the horrendous choir into a crazy gospel choir. The show runs through June first, so…